PVT EXPÉRIENCEAUSTRALIA · FIELD NOTES

Australia Working Holiday age limit and visa 417 eligibility

Australia’s subclass 417 Working Holiday visa lets eligible young travellers live and work temporarily in Australia. The age limit follows your passport, not your country of residence.

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PVT Expérience · Australia

Age limits by passport

As at 17 August 2026, French and Italian passport holders can apply from 18 to 35 inclusive. Belgian passport holders can apply from 18 to 30 inclusive. Apply before your 36th or 31st birthday, as applicable.

  • France: 18–35
  • Italy: 18–35
  • Belgium: 18–30

Other key conditions

You need an eligible passport, usually apply for your first visa from outside Australia and cannot be accompanied by dependent children. The visa normally supports a year of travel with temporary work, subject to conditions.

  • Check passport validity
  • Prepare requested funds and documents
  • Read the work conditions

Our advice

Start with Home Affairs and build your own timeline. Communities are useful for lived experience, but only the Australian government confirms your eligibility on the day you apply.

Official and useful sources

Rules and prices can change. Always check the official links before booking or submitting an application.